International College of Technology (ICOT)

Qualification Summary

Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for people who want to use English for work or study purposes.

Programme Objectives

The aims of this syllabus are to enable candidates to develop the ability to:

• understand texts from a wide variety of sources.
• use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English.
• talk to people about a wide variety of topics.
• understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes.

Structure of the qualification

This qualification has four parts. Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete the learning outcomes and assessments for the following parts:

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

Progression

Cambridge ESOL is a department of the world-famous and historic University of Cambridge. Attaining one of its certificates is an achievement and a reward in itself. FCE is at Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) an internationally recognised benchmark of language ability.

However, there are many other benefits to taking FCE:

• an FCE certificate is valid for life
• FCE is truly international, recognised around the world for business and study purposes
• Thousands of employers, universities and government departments officially recognise FCE as a qualification in upper-intermediate English.
• FCE gives you a pathway to higher qualifications such as the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• FCE's 'Can Do' skills give you the confidence to use English in real situations.